§ 16-108-101. Proceedings

The proceedings upon arbitration and award made under an order or rule of court, or by consent of parties in vacation, shall be as follows in this subchapter.

§ 16-108-102. Submission of controversy

(a) All controversies which might be the subject of a suit or action may be submitted to the decision of one (1) or more arbitrators, or to two (2) and their umpire, in the manner provided in this subchapter. (b) Parties may make submission by rule of any court having jurisdiction of the subject matter […]

§ 16-108-103. Oath and powers of arbitrators and umpires

(a) (1) Arbitrators and the umpire, if there is one, before they proceed to act, shall take an oath to decide the controversy submitted to them according to law and evidence and the equity of the case, to the best of their judgment, without favor or affection. (2) A certificate of the oath shall be […]

§ 16-108-104. Submission by fiduciaries

(a) The personal representatives of a decedent, guardian of an infant, guardian of an idiot or lunatic, or any trustee may make a submission as provided for in this subchapter touching the estate of the decedent, infant, insane person, or person in respect to which he or she is trustee. (b) Any submission so made […]

§ 16-108-105. Refusal of arbitrator to act

If any arbitrator fails or refuses to act, the court may set aside the order of reference.

§ 16-108-107. Award

(a) (1) The arbitrators and umpire, if there is one, shall meet at such convenient times and places as may be necessary, of which the parties shall have reasonable notice. They shall hear such evidence as either party may adduce. (2) They shall have power to administer oaths. (3) They shall make their award in […]